Geological
Age : Quaternary |
Measmred deposit reserve:625,000
Ton |
Annual Production :
10,000 Ton/Year |
Deposit
Estimate : Is the same as
Reserve of deposite |
Estimate of
Production : It can be
increased |
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Density :
2.45 Kg/m3 |
Apparent Porosity :
1.42 % |
Compressive Strength :
68.4 MPa |
Modulus of Rupture :
11.4 MPa |
Flexural strength :
9 MPa |
Abrasion Resistance :
13.8 Hardness |
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Microscopic studies:
crystalline
carbonate Nonhomogenous, granotopic texture, |
The name of Major minerals:
Calcite – Aragonite |
The name of Minor minerals:
Dolomite |
Stone scientific name:
Crystalline carbonate |
Commercial name in iran:
Travertine |
Name of stone in A.S.T.M system:
Marble : Travertinic |
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